Cornerstone Christian School in Basalt, CO serves 64 students in grades kindergarten through 11 in a rural community setting.
With 10 teachers, the school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 6:1, supporting small class sizes.
Annual tuition is $11,900, reflecting the cost structure for private education in this region.
Approximately 28% of the student body represents students of color, contributing to the school's diversity profile.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-11
- Enrollment: 64 students
- Yearly Tuition: $11,900
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-11
Year Founded
2011
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
64 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
28%
State avg.: 25%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$11,900
Application URL
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Cornerstone Christian School cost?
Cornerstone Christian School's tuition is approximately $11,900 for private students.
What schools are Cornerstone Christian School often compared to?
Cornerstone Christian School is often viewed alongside schools like Vail Mountain School by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Cornerstone Christian School?
The application deadline for Cornerstone Christian School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
Popular comparisons: Cornerstone Christian School vs. Vail Mountain School
The nearest high school to Cornerstone Christian School is Colorado Rocky Mountain School (8.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Waldorf School On The Roaring Fork (3.6 miles away)
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Location
Miles
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Waldorf School On The Roaring Fork
Special Program Emphasis
16543 Old Highway 82
Carbondale, CO 81623
(970) 963-1960
Carbondale, CO 81623
(970) 963-1960
3.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 179 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Mt. Sopris Montessori School
Montessori School
879 Euclid Avenue
Carbondale, CO 81623
(970) 963-3506
Carbondale, CO 81623
(970) 963-3506
7.6 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 98 students
500 Holden Way
Carbondale, CO 81623
(970) 963-2562
Carbondale, CO 81623
(970) 963-2562
8.3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 165 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 36 Tuition listed
St. Stephen Catholic School
(Catholic)
414 Hyland Park Drive
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
(970) 945-7746
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
(970) 945-7746
17 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 159 students Avg. class size: 20 students
85 Country Day Way
Aspen, CO 81611
(970) 925-1909
Aspen, CO 81611
(970) 925-1909
18.8 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 295 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
500 Holden Way
Carbondale, CO 81623
(970) 963-2562
Carbondale, CO 81623
(970) 963-2562
8.3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 165 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 36 Tuition listed
5033 County Road 335 #295
New Castle, CO 81647
(970) 984-0604
New Castle, CO 81647
(970) 984-0604
28 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 161 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Vail Christian High School
(Christian)
31621 Highway 6
Edwards, CO 81632
(970) 926-3015
Edwards, CO 81632
(970) 926-3015
30.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 158 students
P O Box 1180
Crested Butte, CO 81224
(970) 349-1805
Crested Butte, CO 81224
(970) 349-1805
35.5 miles
Gr: 8-12 | 61 students Avg. class size: 6 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
High Mountain Institute ![High Mountain Institute Photo - Winter Ski trip in the Spring semester]( "High Mountain Institute Photo - Winter Ski trip in the Spring semester")
Special Program Emphasis
531 County Rd 5A
Leadville, CO 80461
(719) 486-8200
Leadville, CO 80461
(719) 486-8200
39.7 miles
Gr: 11-12 | 40 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Waldorf School On The Roaring Fork
Special Program Emphasis
16543 Old Highway 82
Carbondale, CO 81623
(970) 963-1960
Carbondale, CO 81623
(970) 963-1960
3.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 179 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Stephen Catholic School
(Catholic)
414 Hyland Park Drive
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
(970) 945-7746
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
(970) 945-7746
17 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 159 students Avg. class size: 20 students
85 Country Day Way
Aspen, CO 81611
(970) 925-1909
Aspen, CO 81611
(970) 925-1909
18.8 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 295 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
Zealous Schools
Alternative School
Po Box 4210
Eagle, CO 81631
(307) 828-1631
Eagle, CO 81631
(307) 828-1631
22.4 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 24 students
5033 County Road 335 #295
New Castle, CO 81647
(970) 984-0604
New Castle, CO 81647
(970) 984-0604
28 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 161 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Waldorf School On The Roaring Fork
Special Program Emphasis
16543 Old Highway 82
Carbondale, CO 81623
(970) 963-1960
Carbondale, CO 81623
(970) 963-1960
3.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 179 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Mt. Sopris Montessori School
Montessori School
879 Euclid Avenue
Carbondale, CO 81623
(970) 963-3506
Carbondale, CO 81623
(970) 963-3506
7.6 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 98 students
St. Stephen Catholic School
(Catholic)
414 Hyland Park Drive
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
(970) 945-7746
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
(970) 945-7746
17 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 159 students Avg. class size: 20 students
85 Country Day Way
Aspen, CO 81611
(970) 925-1909
Aspen, CO 81611
(970) 925-1909
18.8 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 295 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
5033 County Road 335 #295
New Castle, CO 81647
(970) 984-0604
New Castle, CO 81647
(970) 984-0604
28 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 161 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Basalt Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
151 East Cottonwood Drive
Basalt, CO 81621
(970) 384-5800
Basalt, CO 81621
(970) 384-5800
2.6 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 539 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Basalt High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
600 Southside Drive
Basalt, CO 81621
(970) 384-5959
Basalt, CO 81621
(970) 384-5959
2.6 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 414 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Basalt Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
51 School Street
Basalt, CO 81621
(970) 384-5900
Basalt, CO 81621
(970) 384-5900
2.7 miles
Gr: 5-8 | 367 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Carbondale Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
180 Snowmass Drive
Carbondale, CO 81623
(970) 384-5700
Carbondale, CO 81623
(970) 384-5700
7 miles
Gr: 5-8 | 362 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Crystal River Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
160 Snowmass Drive
Carbondale, CO 81623
(970) 384-5620
Carbondale, CO 81623
(970) 384-5620
7 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 445 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
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